The Process

People often ask me how I go about creating custom soft toys. Here’s how it usually works!

Customers send me the picture they’d like a toy based on, whether that’s a drawing or a photograph, and how big they want it. First of all I draw the character out at the finished side onto paper. From that drawing I work out the patter pieces and make a paper model of the character. I adjust it until it’s just right, then use this to work out the fabric pattern. Then I make it up in fabric, embroidering on all the features on.

I love making custom soft toys because it’s possible to create really accurate shapes and patterns. I take great care to emulate the style of the artwork it’s based on, whether that’s a child’s drawing, a cartoon logo/ mascot or something realistic.

All of our custom soft toys (and everything else) are handmade in our Edinburgh Studio, even our soft toys made in bulk (up to 500). Curious to see how it happens? Come and visit us at 64 Constitution Street, weekdays 10-6.